Best of 2013: Top 13 iOS Apps for Musicians

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Musicians, DJs and producers have never had it so good thanks to mobile touch devices. And with so many quality iOS music apps we couldn't decide on just 10... so here's our top 13 from 2013.

2013 was probably the year when iOS apps for musicians, producers & DJs were no longer thought of as toys. High profile DJs began using apps when playing in front of thousands of fans. Musicians and producers incorporated iOS synths & controllers into their studio setups. And hobbyists enjoyed having a wealth of sonic options just a finger tap away.

Here are our top 13 (we simply couldn’t decide which 3 didn’t merit being in a top 10) which we reviewed in 2013. These eclectic apps including synths, DJ mixers, effect editors, guitar amp simulators and studio tools, and are listed in alphabetical order.

If there’s an app you think should be included, let us know in the comments below!

Akai IMPC

Seems like more than ever everyone wants to gets their hands on an Akai MPC. No surprises there! Unsurprisingly the iMPC app for iPad (and iPhone) has been very successful too. Here’s why.

Arturia iMini

When Arturia announced iMini for iPad earlier this year there was a stampede of writers wanting to get their hands on it. Hollin Jones persevered and discovered this synth is more than just a pretty interface.

EarWizard

Genelec SpeakerAngle

Amongst the most renowned of audio monitor manufacturers, Genelec have created an innovative iOS app to help studio musicians, producers & engineers setup their monitors. Rory Dow tested out SpeakerAngle for iPhone.

ProChords

Thor for iPad

Propellerhead famous for Reason, their synths and the ultra-fun and intuitive Figure for iOS released Thor for iPad. G. W. Childs, one of the original sound designers for Thor, couldn’t keep his hands off it. Find out why.

Traktor DJ

Native Instruments scored a hit with iMaschine for iOS beat makers. And for DJs? Traktor DJ for iPad hit the app store earlier this year and later put its more compact iPhone version through its paces too.

Turnado for iPad

From DAW plug-ins to iPad app, Sugar Bytes have designed something rather special for the digital mobile musician in Turnado. If you enjoy mangling sounds, then you’ll love this iOS effects processing powerhouse.

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Rounik Sethi

Rounik is the Executive Editor for AskAudioMag.com & the quarterly print magazine by the same name.
As an Apple Certified Trainer for Logic (and a self-confessed Mac fanatic) he's taught teachers, professional musicians and hobbyists how to get the best out of Apple's creative software. He is a Visiting lecturer at Bath Spa Univers... Read More